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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

CSULB has launched 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces on campus that will be available for use starting Monday, February 5, 2018.

The new EV charging stations will be located in Lots G7 and E8. The existing four, single-unit charging stations in the Palo Verde South and Pyramid Parking Structures will be replaced from Feb. 5 to Mar. 3 and will be unavailable during that time. Paid parking is required at all times when parking on campus, including EV parking spaces.

STEP 1: REVIEW EV CHARGING FEES

University staff, faculty active on payroll, and currently enrolled students are eligible for free EV charging with the CSULB Connection (see Step 3).

CCPE Students and Auxiliary Employees ($0.25 per kWh):

CCPE students and auxiliary employees may charge electric vehicles by paying for charging services at a reduced rate of $0.25 per kWh with the CSULB Connection (see Step 3).

Campus Guests and Visitors ($0.40 per kWh)

Campus guests and visitors may charge their electric vehicles by paying for charging services at the guest rate of $0.40 per kWh in addition to the required CSULB parking fee. Please visit Permit Information for the most current parking rates. This EV charging rate will apply to all other users not mentioned above including Vendor, Volunteer, Emeriti, Chancellor's Office, other CSU employees, OLLI, LifeFit, SRWC, Club Sports, etc.

STEP 2: CREATE A CHARGEPOINT ACCOUNT

To use ChargePoint EV charging stations, users must first sign up for a ChargePoint account or call ChargePoint Customer Service at 888.758.4389. If you already have a ChargePoint account, please skip to Step 3.

Download the ChargePoint App or request a ChargePoint card that can be mailed to the address provided during registration.

STEP 3: REGISTER FOR YOUR CSULB CONNECTION

Please complete the following steps to establish a connection with CSULB using the CSULB Connection Code. This step only applies to university staff, faculty active on payroll, currently enrolled students, CCPE students, and auxiliary employees. All other individuals, please skip to Step 4.

STEP 4: HOW TO START YOUR CHARGING SESSION

Use the following steps to charge your vehicle at the ChargePoint charging stations on campus.

At the charging station

Tap to charge. With the ChargePoint app installed, open the app and hold your phone over the reader symbol on the station. Your payment will be received via credit card or Android/Apple Pay.

iPhone: In the ChargePoint app, go to Menu, select Account and then Manage Cards. Pick "set it up,” add your ChargePoint pass to Apple Wallet and tap your phone on the station to charge.

Android: Enable NFC, turn your phone screen on and tap your phone on the station to charge.

Parking policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change based on program needs. Tampering or removing a charger from another vehicle while in use is prohibited per CVC 10852 and CVC 21113(a).

For questions regarding your account, please call the ChargePoint Customer Service line at 888.758.4389. For questions regarding parking procedures and rates, please contact CSULB Sustainable Transportation at 562.985.7433 during normal business hours or email ride@csulb.edu.

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

According to the California Air Resources Board, passenger vehicles are the top emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The university has signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment and has formed the campus Sustainability Task Force with a Sustainable Transportation Subcommittee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.